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BY DELOIS G. KEMBOI, Part-time Instructor | School of Advancement ONLY BELIEVE Only believe and it will be done The battle you’re fighting Has already been won. Keep seeking and asking And knocking you’ll find, The trial was only To make you refined. I SMILE – SEASONS Not because I’m smiling, things are alright I’ve learned to smile, during the day and the nighttime. You see seasons are times, that change back and forth They don’t last forever. They come and go. It’s difficult to know, when the up will be down Or when the bad will do a 180, and turn right around. Regardless the season, know this one thing is true: There’s Someone very special, always looking out for you. DELOIS G. KEMBOI 12 WRITERS UNBLOCKED • VOL. 1 / NO. 1
NO ONE SAID YOU HAD TO DO IT ALONE: How to Get the Support You Need to Succeed. BY JOANNE DOMINICO, Learning Strategist | Libraries and Learning Centres WHEN I REFLECT BACK ON THIS PAST pandemic-filled year, I am pleased to see that despite the many challenges, I have managed to make some really great progress in several areas of my life. I have managed to create a routine that includes working out more consistently, drinking more water, and regular meditation and journaling. These are all things I had been wanting to do for years, but could never seem to find the time/ energy/motivation for. And when I think about what contributed to these successes, I realize that a lot had to do with the support I received from others. When I was younger I used to think that being independent was a goal to strive towards. That there would come a time when I would know everything and be totally selfsufficient and wouldn’t need to rely on others for help. Now that I am working, I see that those thoughts couldn’t have been more wrong. I ask for help ALL THE TIME. I ask my colleagues, my manager, my family, my friends, and my spouse. At the end of 2019, I joined a Mastermind group with three other ladies. We meet onetwo times per week and share our wins and lessons; we set goals and hold each other accountable. I am amazed at the level of support this group provides and honestly it has been a key factor in maintaining my mental and physical health during this pandemic. According to Deputy General Counsel of Detroit, Portis, 2020, “Research has shown that having a strong support system has many positive benefits, such as higher levels of well-being, better coping skills, and a longer and healthier life. Studies have also shown that social support can reduce depression and anxiety.” We need support now more than ever as we continue to navigate through these challenging times. Having a support system can make a huge difference. We truly need each other in order to survive and thrive. If you think you could benefit from some support, here are some options to consider: 1) THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! It seems that there are countless apps for pretty much anything these days. If you are interested in tracking your habits or your progress, try downloading an app to do it for you. Habit tracking apps can work well because seeing that you have completed a task or have kept a streak going, can activate the reward centres in your brain, making it much more likely that you will want to repeat the behaviour again in the future. Some of my favorite habit tracking apps are; Habitica, Habitify, Strides, and Coach.me. VOL. 1 / NO. 1 • WRITERS UNBLOCKED 13
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